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Best Schools in Great Falls, SC
Great Falls, SC has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,376 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Great Falls greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Great Falls, SC
The top high schools in Great Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 662 Students
2. Andrew Jackson High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
3. Lancaster High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
4. Great Falls High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 386 Students
Best Middle Schools in Great Falls, SC
The top middle schools in Great Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Andrew Jackson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 466 Students
2. Fairfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 337 Students
3. South Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Great Falls, SC
The top elementary schools in Great Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mcdonald Green Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
2. Great Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
3. Heath Springs Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 348 Students
4. Erwin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lancaster 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
5. Fairfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield 01 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Great Falls, SC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Great Falls, SC has a total population of 4,377 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Great Falls, SC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Great Falls, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Great Falls, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Great Falls, SC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Great Falls, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Great Falls, SC
How many schools are in Great Falls, SC?
Great Falls, SC has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,376 students in total.
How do schools in Great Falls perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Great Falls score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Great Falls greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Great Falls?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 31%
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Every school in Great Falls
2 of 2 schools in Great Falls carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Great Falls. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.